But if you’re new to making it, don’t worry; there are a few basic guidelines to follow. Choose the right fish. Start with a firm, fleshy fish that can hold up well in the pickling liquid.

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Instructions. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onions until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

Cut fish into 12 pieces and season with salt and pepper. Place eggs and flour in separate shallow bowls. Dip fish in eggs, then dust in flour, shaking off excess.

Homemade pickled fish Ingredients2kg fresh hake fillets, cut in large chunksSalt, to taste120g (1 cup) cake flour3 extra-large eggsOil, for frying12 medium onions, sliced30ml (2 tbsp) ground ...

Pickled fish for Easter On Good Friday people in certain communities, such as the coloured and Malay communities of South Africa, indulge in pickled fish as part of their Easter tradition. April 3 ...

Pickled fish is uniquely South African, particularly starting in the Cape. Fish is pickled with onion, red wine vinegar, brown sugar and lots of spices.

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Whether made by Christians or Muslims, whites, blacks or coloureds, there’s always an abundance of pickled fish over the Easter weekend Easter is a very foodie festival. All over the world, there are ...

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Simmer onions, vinegar, water, bay leaves, jam, curry, turmeric and peppercorns for 10 ...